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A simple question first, if it's possible to answer without all the details...

I have been on ESA since September 2016.
I have not yet had a WCA.
I believe I am entitled to back pay, covering the difference between what I am paid and what I should have been paid once assessed and placed in a group.

My question is this...

IF I come off ESA and secure a full-time job, am I still able/entitled to claim the back pay I would have been paid IF they had arranged the WCA sooner? Or does the fact that I am no longer an ACTIVE ESA claimant mean I cannot pursue my claim for back pay?

A simple question first, if it's possible to answer without all the details...

I have been on ESA since September 2016.
I have not yet had a WCA.
I believe I am entitled to back pay, covering the difference between what I am paid and what I should have been paid once assessed and placed in a group.

My question is this...

IF I come off ESA and secure a full-time job, am I still able/entitled to claim the back pay I would have been paid IF they had arranged the WCA sooner? Or does the fact that I am no longer an ACTIVE ESA claimant mean I cannot pursue my claim for back pay?

Although my sick note at the time said I could not work at all, is there any way that the assessment at my 13 week stage would decide that my doctor was wrong, and not place me in either of the two ongoing support groups, but instead tell me I would have to claim JSA and actively seek work?

Although my sick note at the time said I could not work at all, is there any way that the assessment at my 13 week stage would decide that my doctor was wrong, and not place me in either of the two ongoing support groups, but instead tell me I would have to claim JSA and actively seek work?

Whether Tellit is right or not I don't really know, but in practice, as far as I know, they will assess you based on how you are on the day of the assessment.

If you go to do full time work your claim will close and you will never be assessed - unless you come back to ESA within 12 weeks...and this is only possible if you are not in a "UC full service area." - so if you are never assessed, you will never get any back pay (assuming you pass).

As it has been such a long time I suggest you phone

0800 2888777

and ask them:
"Do I have a live referral for ESA"?
If "Yes, you do have a live referral"...When did it start? and when will I be assessed? I have been waiting over a year, Can I speak to your manager?

If the answer is "No, you do not have a live referral"
"Did I ever have a live referral for ESA in the last year?"
If "Yes" What happened to it?......then phone ESA
If No..... phone ESA

Whether Tellit is right or not I don't really know, but in practice, as far as I know, they will assess you based on how you are on the day of the assessment.

If you go to do full time work your claim will close and you will never be assessed - unless you come back to ESA within 12 weeks...and this is only possible if you are not in a "UC full service area." - so if you are never assessed, you will never get any back pay (assuming you pass).

As it has been such a long time I suggest you phone

0800 2888777

and ask them:
"Do I have a live referral for ESA"?
If "Yes, you do have a live referral"...When did it start? and when will I be assessed? I have been waiting over a year, Can I speak to your manager?

If the answer is "No, you do not have a live referral"
"Did I ever have a live referral for ESA in the last year?"
If "Yes" What happened to it?......then phone ESA
If No..... phone ESA

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